Waltz-ing Up to Turtle Bay: The Fox News Politics Newsletter for May 1, 2025
The latest updates in the world of Fox News politics are as follows:
Kamala Harris, in her first speech since leaving office, did not hold back in criticizing former President Trump, calling his administration “absolute chaos.” Harris, who is rumored to be considering a presidential run in the future, took aim at Trump’s handling of various issues during his time in office.
JD Vance, the author and political commentator, made headlines recently when he revealed that he had met with Pope Francis just hours before the pontiff’s death. Vance described the meeting as a “sign from God” and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak with the leader of the Catholic Church.
In a surprising turn of events, 35 GOP lawmakers have spoken out against the decision not to repeal President Biden’s green agenda in the Trump tax bill. They have called this move “hypocrisy” and are urging their colleagues to reconsider their stance on environmental policy.
Meanwhile, in the White House, there have been some significant personnel changes. Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was ousted from his position and has been nominated by President Trump to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor while continuing his duties at the State Department.
On the world stage, tensions continue to rise as Israel faces ongoing military operations in Gaza. The parents of Hamas hostages have urged President Trump to be tough with both enemies and friends as the conflict escalates.
In Capitol Hill, discussions are underway about defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood in the Trump agenda bill. There is also talk of implementing a system of merit in the United States and dismantling what the White House has referred to as “DEI strangulation.”
In other news, school choice supporters are protesting the exclusion of religious charter schools in a Supreme Court case, while former Air Force Major who defied the Biden vaccine mandate has spoken out in support of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
These are just a few of the latest updates in the world of Fox News politics. Stay tuned for more exclusive interviews and breaking news on FoxNews.com.
